Finally Finished UFO

[mala_14]

Well, I spent a much smaller amount of time than I expected putting in the last of the grommets in my 1840 corset. Then I tried it on. There are some stress wrinkles. Most of them would probably go away with more boning, but these corsets tended to be minimally boned, so I'm saying that the wrinkles are period correct. ;) (And I'm too lazy to cord it.)



Then I tried it on with my tucked petticoat. I am actually liking them so much that I feel way more motivated to work on 1840 stuff. I need at least two more petticoats. Unfortunately, it's not really on the schedule for the near future. Also, I still need to shorten my tucked petticoat because it is about 2-3 inches too long. Shortening it is on my near future sewing schedule. Ironing it is also on the schedule. lol











I'm glad that I've finished this UFO. There are so many other projects I want to get to work on. Now that classes are over, I should have more time to work on sewing... When I'm not studying for exams, of course. And I'm going to my faculty's grad because even though I'm not graduating, several of my friends are. And the theme is Old Hollywood, so obviously I need a new dress for that. That's next on the list, I think.

Comments

[fancyfrocks.livejournal.com]

Wow- This looks FANTASTIC! And wow- all those beautiful pleats in your petticoat!
Bravo!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Lauren! They were a pain to mark and iron when sewing, but it was worth it. :)

[jennil.livejournal.com]

It looks awesome! I think wrinkles have to be period-correct, and anyhow, you barely have any! The petticoat is awesome too - such perfect tucks! Love it. 1840s for the win!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Jenni! Thinking over my schedule, we'll probably end up working on 1840s around the same time. Fun!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Awesome job on both the corset and petticoat!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you!